A former church volunteer in Northwest Arkansas has been charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors, including second-degree sexual assault, furnishing alcohol to a minor, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Jeremiah Cotton, 37, was booked into the Benton County Jail on September 21, according to law enforcement records. He has since been released on a $50,000 bond. Details of the incident were outlined in a probable cause affidavit obtained by authorities.
Investigators allege Cotton invited a minor to his home under the premise of watching a movie. During the visit, the affidavit states, Cotton provided alcohol to the victim and engaged in inappropriate contact. Cotton was reportedly a volunteer with a church youth team at the time of the alleged incident, though the name of the church was redacted in official documents.
Cotton is scheduled to appear in court on October 26 to respond to the charges.
Further details about the case and its progression remain limited. The investigation is ongoing.